Dam No. 5
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flyingmoose
N 39° 36.467 W 077° 55.304
18S E 249160 N 4388305
Located above Dam No. 5 on the shoulder of Dam No. 5 Road.
Waymark Code: WM184W8
Location: Maryland, United States
Date Posted: 05/30/2023
Views: 1
From December 17 to 20, 1861, Gen. "Stonewall" Jackson attempted to halt traffic on the canal by diverting the river around the Virginia abutment of Dam No. 5. Damage was slight and repairs were effected within two days.
County (required): Washington County
Location (required): Roadside
Marker Type (optional): Not listed
More info about the site/marker (optional): Not listed
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